Kmart Anko 11 Fin Oil Heater

Very disappointing – Purchased Anko Column Oil Heater for Winter 2023 and used for approx. 3 months. Have been using it for approx. 2 months this year in the evenings only and it has now "died". Electrician looked at it and said to throw it away and not to switch it on again as it could be dangerous. Kmart said it was now discontinued and as I could not find my… Read more

receipt they would not consider a refund. Asked if I could return it to store. Considering they would not compensate me for faulty product I informed them I would not be returning it and would toss it out in the next rubbish clearance. As Kmart are the only retailers who sell Anko branded products there is no possibility I could have purchased it anywhere else. After submitting my review I read some of the other reviews and it is now clear to me that the product was probably withdrawn from sale because it is obviously faulty and could pose a danger. As my Electrician said :Throw it away and do not turn it on again." Like other purchasers it tripped the power after being turned on. This happened a total of three times so it was obvious the heater was the cause. It should have been recalled as soon as people reported the problem. Usually, when products are recalled there is an immediate refund to purchsers. Kmart avoided this situation by not recalling an obviously faulty and potentially dangerous item.

Faulty product – I bought it from Kmart online last week. It doesn’t work at all, it doesn’t heat at all, even the indicator light is not showing and has bad odor. It’s a faulty product. Tried to return it but still awaiting for Kmart to get back to me. Show details

Perfect for bedrooms – I just wanted a quiet heater to warm my room at night when it gets super cold. This heater was perfect for that. As long as all doors are closed it will warm up the room all night. Highly recommend. Show details ·  1

Perfect heater for a small unit – This heater heats my entire room. Not to expensive Heats up very quickly. Happy with the purchase. I purchased from Kmart Chatswood. The heater has an auto function. We have this heater for 6 months now. Show details

Faulty Heater – Purchased an Anko Heater at KMART (Ebay) two days ago from KMART it does not heat properly and is absolutely useless...the same defects as other Reviewers...Will not shop at Kmart again. Show details

Absolute garbage – KMART should be ashamed to sell this product. The only use for this is landfill because it definitely doesn't heat. Upon returning it the clerk remarked how this is a regular occurrence and she often contemplates warning people before they buy these heaters !!! Show details

Worth the money! – This product is perfect! Works fine, not too expensive, worth the money, just need a bit more time to warm up the room but overall is all good for me. Show details

Basic reliable heating – The heater works well and heats up fairly quickly. I was quite surprised! It is basic with just manual settings - so no timer or anything, but good for when you need a bit of heat next to the couch or to heat up a bed room before bed. Happy with it. Show details

Great heater, different heat settings, works well! – Great heater that heats room or 2 very well! has many different settings from low warmth to high and often (even on freezing cold days) doesnt have to be used past medium to get optimal heat throughtout room. The heat is not a harsh heat, which is important as we put it in our children's room. I am very impressed with this heater. Has an auto off… Read more

function when tipped over. Maintains consistant heat. We have had this heater for 2 years and have NOT noticed a dramatic change in electricity bill either.

Does the job – Ok for small rooms, good price for what it is, just manual settings so no coming on at a pre set time, putting it on low and draping a towel over it makes the towel nice and fluffy. Show details

Quiet Efficient Heating – Simple effective heating. I wanted a heater for my office that was quiet that would radiate a gentle heat. This one does just that. Yes, there is a click when the thermostat switches and it is not the prettiest piece of furniture but what do you get for the cheap price. I am only using it for a few months each year. It does what I bought it for. Show details

DANGER Do not buy – On connecting the heater to power for the first time it immediately blew the main fuse for our apartment. Must have been shipped without basic testing, since the new unit was not functional and shorted out straight out of the box. I guess you get what you pay for; going to look for a more expensive 11 fin heater now. Show details

Heats ok, expensive to run – I have one in each bedroom of my house and they have taken the chill out of the air quite well during winter. I did however receive a large power bill and was told by the power company these heaters cost 51c per hour to run. I guess you get what you pay for Show details

BAD PRODUCT – Worst product ive ever purchased. A light. Indicator missing.. And dosnt warm a small room at all.. Worst product by far. Dont waist your money on anko products.im buying frim Aldi. Show details

Housemates farts are warmer – Bought from Kmart Richmond in 3 days ago. After hours of use, my room was 1.8°c hotter than initially. Took a long time to get barely warm, pretty sure my housemates farts create more heat. Held my palm against it and barely warm, held my palm against the 9fin bunnings heater in another room and instant burn. Felt the heat within minutes from… Read more

this $59 bunnings one. Stay away from kmart heaters as they are all rubbish. Especially for an oil heater which has been around for 10's of years, to get this product wrong is embarrassing.

This is crap – This heater is useless only heats up half way to capacity Im freezing cold now and my other heater wont work. I have rung target they said they will call me on Monday Show details

Barely gets warm! – Came here to after purchasing this oil heater unfortunately. I thought it was broken because it wouldn't get nearly as warm as other oil heaters I've had in the past. It's practically useless unless you live in a closet. Show details

Not good – No heat! I have a medium size room and had the heater on for hours- the room was still cold. The metal itself gets hot but doesn’t provide any heat. Show details

It's not heating much – I have a medium size bedroom, it doesnt seem to make any difference even I have it on for over 2 to 3 hours. You can only feel the heat around the heater. Show details

Terrible – No heat what so ever. Poor design and does not cope well with extended use. Feels like no heat is coming out and is very fragile. Bad product over all Show details

Warm and energy efficient – I live in a medium sized en-suite room and spend most of my time in here. Turning this heater on for an hour heats the room pretty nicely and can last for hours. Show details

Cheap, easy to use and durable – I am very happy with this purchase. This heater is very simple to use, made of good quality material. It has kept my living room warm during the winter. I use a socket timer which allows the heater to be automatically turned on and off on schedule each day. I programme it around 30 min before waking up.  Show details

4 fin oil heater. perfect for budget – I've got this 4 fin oil heater from Kmart and it is awesome. It makes sometimes clicking sound and it wakes me up during night time, but, it doesn't bother you that much. It works well with second room. It the room it big, that you'll need 11 fin. My room is relatively small, so it works perfectly. Lower electricity consumption is another attraction. Definitely recommend!  Show details

Nice and warm for small room but dont do any magic for large room – I recently purchased Kmart 11 fin heater which I was thinking will work magic. I did find my bedroom was a bit warm after 10 min or so. I also tried heating my living room but the warmth was not noticable. I am still looking out in market for good heater but dont want to return these as well. So it will work for small room and considering the price its okay.  Show details

Purfect - Lovely and warm – Just purchased the 11 Fin Digital Oil heater in black, so worth $79. Keeps the lounge room cozy and warm. It has a fast heat mode and an energy saving mode as well plus a timer. It is quite and does a great job, value for money. Love Kmart they are the best.  Show details

Wierd smell + The instructions for putting wheels on are misleading – 1) After being on for half an hour, it has a strange smell...a bit like burning electrical components. Perhaps this will go away but the way companies are these days, you never know what you're breathing in. 2) Misleading instructions re wheels: they say the second wheel-plate is fixed "under the metal control chamber". Moreover, there are two… Read more

small holes in that chamber that match up with the wheel-plate. I spent 5 minutes trying to work out how to attach it.

But the instructions are completely false: luckily the photo on the BOX shows the wheel-plate ACTUALLY goes under the last fin NEXT to the control chamber - in a similar way to the other wheel-plate.

The manufacturer is too cheap to provide a second diagram to make this obvious.

Also, the photo in the instructions looks like the wheels could well go under the 'control chamber'.

Perfect for one room! – I Just got this heater Aldi had a 7 fin for $50 this one was only $5 more.I have had it on for the last 4 hours . Awesome a nice heat! No Noise and no chance of igniting something. I would recommend to people who have a bedroom / loungeroom in the same area. ie. Granny Flats.  Show details

great price! – I bought this heater for the cold nights for a cheap price. I was quite surprised that it heated up my whole room in a matter of minutes. It surprisingly is quite quiet as well and is also efficient. I would recommend this cheap heater that does what it is supposed to do very well.  Show details

Perfect for my bedroom – This 11 oil heater is great for any bedroom. It heats very fast, keeps the heat well and distributes the heat fast and evenly. I am happy with the heater and use it daily during the cold season. 11 columns are great and work efficiently. I would recommend this product.  Show details

Excellent value for money – I owned a few heaters in the past and the Kmart 11 Fin Oil Heater is great. I use it to heat my kids' room and it stays on there all night. I love it, it is quiet, efficient and great value for money. I would recommend this product to anyone.  Show details